Seattle, Washington vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 34.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,971 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Seattle, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.3% higher
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower